There's a New Kid in Town

[Stroman]

Well, not that new, but new to the title of main snare drum.

I picked up this Rogers Powertone a while back, while they were still under $400.

While I understand people's reservations about spending big bucks on the new Roger's kits, I have to tell you, this snare drum kicks butt. It does everything I could ask of a maple snare drum, and does it well.
I have a real soft spot for my 1950's Slingerland snare, but for a do-all mainstay with high quality hardware, this Rogers is hard to beat. It has replaced my Pearl Sensitone as my go-to. It does everything the Pearl does with equal sensitivity, but with a richer, sweeter tone and more body.

They're still reasonably priced, and well worth considering!

 

[Bozozoid]

8x14?..i love it when a snare I've been forever fond of gets replaced.

 

[Stroman]

It's a 6.5X14.

 

[Bozozoid]

YouTube here I come. . I've GOT to listen to what has replaced your mainstays and you listed some good ones.

 

[PorkPieGuy]

I've heard nothing but good things about the new Rogers drums.

 

[Stroman]

I've heard nothing but good things about the new Rogers drums.

Same, other than complaints about price. I'm happy with this one.

 

[jda]

what's the tom and bass (old man doesn't recognize lug..)

 

[Stroman]

what's the tom and bass (old man doesn't recognize lug..)

Tama Silver star, which I refinished.

 

[jda]

look better than factory +/-!

 

[Stroman]

look better than factory +/-!

Thanks! Yeah, the factory wrap was indigo sparkle, and wasn't in great shape. I stripped the wrap and refinished the wood, which was really quite nice.

 

[force3005]

Thanks! Yeah, the factory wrap was indigo sparkle, and wasn't in great shape. I stripped the wrap and refinished the wood, which was really quite nice.

That is one beautiful looking instrument.

 

[Drumolator]

I looks great. May it give you years of musical joy! Peace and goodwill.

 

[Stroman]

YouTube here I come. . I've GOT to listen to what has replaced your mainstays and you listed some good ones.

This review from DCP isn't too bad. Shane kinda gives them faint praise, I feel like, and doesn't explore the nuances of these drums at all, but they do showcase all the sizes, which is cool!

 

[Bozozoid]

What's not to like. I'll take the 6.5 wood. Beautiful warm tone..punchy..not attacky. Sweet sounding. It's what I try for when putting on a new head. Generally I'll take the 5 but the 6.5 is everything the 5 is and more. Damn..im under a spell now.

 

[Stroman]

look better than factory +/-!

Here's a before pic, and one in progress.